Special Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Test for nerve transmission (ex. neuropathy, PNE)
A
NCV (n. conduction velocity)
2
Q
Test and purpose for neuropathy, radiculopathy, myelopathy
A
EMG (electromyography)
Purpose: muscle reaction
3
Q
Test and purpose for PNE, Syringomyelia, myelopathy
A
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
Purpose: sensory lesion
4
Q
Test and purpose for discs, nerves, brain, joints
A
MRI (MRA - artery)
Purpose: soft tissue (T1 fat; T2 water)
5
Q
Test and purpose for stenosis, fracture, lung, bleeding
A
CAT scan
Purpose: hard tissue
6
Q
When do you use SPECT (tomography)
A
for fractures
7
Q
Test and purpose for discogram
A
Discopathy
Purpose: Disc derangement
